Dunstan Allison-Hope

Managing Director

Dunstan oversees Business for Social Responsibility’s human rights, women’s empowerment, and inclusive economy practices.

Previously, Dunstan led BSR’s information and communications technology and heavy manufacturing practices.

He brings significant experience working in North America, EMEA, and Asia on a diverse range of issues such as technology and human rights, privacy and freedom of expression, sustainability reporting, sustainability strategy, and stakeholder engagement.

Dunstan facilitated the multistakeholder process of developing global principles on freedom of expression and privacy, which led to the launch of the Global Network Initiative in October 2008. He also helped create the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition, a collaborative initiative of more than 100 ICT companies improving conditions in their supply chains. Dunstan participated in the process of creating the Global Reporting Initiative G3 guidelines, and is a regular commentator on issues of corporate accountability, reporting, and human rights. He also co-authored the 2010 book, Big Business, Big Responsibilities.

Prior to joining BSR in 2004, Dunstan was part of British Telecommunications’ corporate responsibility team.

Dunstan has an M.Prof. in Sustainable Development from Forum for the Future.